WELCOME TO THIS WEEK’S QUIZ WHICH HAS BEEN SET BY THE DOG & PARTRIDGE

ROUND 1 - OUR SURNAMES ARE BIRDS' NAMES (full name required)

1a This British born Australian actor was born in 1916 and died in 1977. He was awarded a posthumous Best Actor Academy Award for his role in the 1976 film "Network". Peter Finch

1b Name the General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT). Bob Crow

2a This former UK Ambassador to the United States (1977-1979) was the son-in-law of James Callaghan. Peter Jay

2b This Member of Parliament for Wallasey was appointed Shadow Leader of the House of Commons in Ed Milliband's October 2011 Cabinet Reshuffle. Angela Eagle

3a Although primarily a character actor he hosted "Criss Cross Quiz" from 1957 to 1962. Jeremy Hawk

3b This Scottish born actress plays the part of Nurse Tina Seabrook in "Casualty" and DS Mel Silver in "Waking the Dead". Claire Goose

4a In 1657 at the age of 25 he was appointed Professor of Astronomy at Gresham College, London. The first building that he designed was the Chapel for Pembroke College, Cambridge. Christopher Wren

4b She presents the ITV programme "Britain’s Best Dish" and is also a Newsreader for ITN. Mary Nightingale

Spares: This Canadian born actor made many films but amongst the most well-known would be "Mrs Miniver" starring opposite Greer Garson. Walter Pidgeon

An Anglo-Irish satirist and essayist who became Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin. He originally published his works under various pseudonyms including Lemuel Gulliver. Jonathan Swift

ROUND 2 – HAMMING IT UP

In this round the letters ‘ham’ form some part of all of the answers. The letters may be found at the beginning or the end of the answer – or somewhere in between.

1a A British punk band with top 30 hits “Angels with Dirty Faces” and “If the Kids are United”, both in 1978? Sham 69

1b A West Midlands city whose motto is "Out of darkness cometh light". Wolverhampton

2a A palace originally built circa 1514 for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. Hampton Court

2b Name of the rapper whose massive 1990 hit was “U Can’t Touch This”. MC Hammer

3a A British ITV television company, covering London and parts of the Home Counties on weekdays from its launch in 1968 until it closed on 31 December 1992. Thames (Television)

3b A family of lizards characterised by their separately mobile and stereoscopic eyes, very long, highly modified, and rapid tongues and swaying gait. Chameleons

4a A French city situated in the south-east of France, 523 km from Paris. The city is a major railway hub and is home to an international airport. For many skiers, it is a Gateway city to the Alps. One of its most notable sights is an ‘Elephant Fountain’. Chambery

4b A British musical duo who sold over 25 million records during a recording career from 1982 – 1986. Their first album in 1983 was called "Fantastic" and reached No 1 in the UK charts. Wham!

Spare: One of the biblical patriarchs whose story is told in chapters 11-25 of the Book of Genesis, and he plays a prominent role in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Abraham

ROUND 3 –PLANES, BOATS AND TRAINS. 1a If an aircraft registration carried the prefix G eg. G-MOBO in which country would it be registered. United Kingdom

1b If an aircraft registration carried the prefix N eg. N9999 which country would it be registered in. United States of America

2a Which train operating company operates between Manchester airport and Windermere? First Trans Pennine (Express)

2b Virgin operates what type of electric trains on the West Coast Main Line. Pendolino

3a With its distinctive black livery, which train company operates between Sunderland and Bradford to London Kings Cross? Grand Central

3b Name the only company in this country to operate "driverless" trains since 1987. Docklands Light Railway (or DLR)

On the stern of every commercial ship is its port of registry. Given the port of registration, name the the country of registry.

4a Port of registration Monrovia. Liberia

4b Port of registration Hamilton. Bermuda

Spare: Which English city was the first to reinstate trams in 1992? Manchester

ROUND 4 GENERAL POP(ULAR) MUSIC

1a In which city was the band Kasabian formed. Leicester

1b Likewise, where do the group The Kaiser Chiefs hail from. Leeds

2a In 1976 this band’s ninth studio album was "Fly Like an Eagle" The Steve Miller Band

2b Born in Bury in 1947 which singer/songwriter/pianist recorded "You're a Lady" in 1972. Peter Skellern

3a In 1980 who recorded "There's No One Quite Like Grandma"? St Winifred's School (Choir)

3b Who was the female lead singer from 1987-1998 with Hot House and M People. Heather Small

4a Which female American singer wrote and recorded the 1987 UK Number One Hit "Move Closer"? Phyllis Nelson

4b Which Irish band shares its name with a collection of 15 short stories by James Joyce, The Dubliners

Spare: Which Beatles album contains these tracks - "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds", "With a Little Help from My Friends" and "When I'm 64"? Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band

ROUND 5 - IT HAPPENED ON THIS DAY.

All questions and answers refer to events that happened on 12th November in times gone by.

1a This Canadian singer/songwriter was born on this day in 1945. His solo albums include "Harvest" and "After the Goldrush". Neil Young

1b What was allegedly photographed in Scotland by Hugh Gray for the first time on this day 1933. The Loch Ness Monster

2a A King of England and Denmark, he died on this day in 1035. King Canute

2b On this date in 1981 which space shuttle became the first manned spacecraft to be launched twice? Columbia

3a On this date in 1982 Yuri Andropov replaced who as general secretary of the Russian Communist Party. Leonid Brezhnev

3b On this day in 1944, after many attempts over a period of two years, thirty two Lancaster bombers attacked and finally sank this mighty German battleship. Name the ship. Tirpitz

4a On this day in 2011 who resigned as prime minister of Italy? Silvio Berlusconi

4b Born this day in 1929 name the American actress and went to become the consort of Prince Rainier of Monaco. Grace Kelly

Spare. Which bridge in the USA opened for traffic on this day 1936? Oakland Bay Bridge

ROUND 6 - A PACK OF CARDS

The questions in this round are inspired by a pack of playing cards.

1a The King - Who was the last British king to lead an army into battle? (Note – this includes battles on foreign soil)? George II

1b The Queen - Whose reign as Queen of the Netherlands between 1890 and 1948 encompassed both World Wars (for most of World War II she stayed in London)? Wilhelmina

2a The Jack - This Jack (surname required) started to manufacture a world famous product in Lynchburg, Tennessee in 1875. Daniels

2b The Ace - What is the surname of the World War I flying ace who was fatally wounded over Moutancourt Ridge on 21 April 1918? Von Richthofen

3a Hearts - What is the name of the football stadium which is home to the Scottish football club Hearts? Tynecastle

3b Diamonds - Which American state has a major league baseball team called The Diamondbacks? Arizona (based in Phoenix)

4a Clubs - What is the name of the closing track on The Beatles album "Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band"? A Day in the Life

4b Spades - Which British heavy metal band recorded a song called "The Ace of Spades"? Motorhead

Spares: The Jack - What is the surname of the English wicketkeeper who shares his name with a breed of dog? Jack.... Russell

The Joker - Who won a posthumous Oscar for his performance as The Joker in the Batman movie sequel "The Dark Knight"? Heath Ledger

ROUND 7 - SCHOOL DAYS

1a Which American actor took the lead role as the eccentric supply teacher in the film "The School of Rock"? Jack Black

1b Which rock star released a single record which you took out by opening a desk? Alice Cooper (Schools Out)

2a Name the Scottish public school attended by Prince Charles? Gordonstoun

2b Which American university is situated in New Haven, Connecticut? Yale

3a Which Charles Dickens book features the unpleasant teacher Mr M’Choakumchild? Hard Times

3b Who wrote the children’s book "The Demon Headmaster" which was made into a TV series in the 1990s? Gillian Cross 4a Who was the Secretary of State for Education responsible for the Introduction of the National Curriculum? Kenneth Baker

4b Who is the current shadow Secretary for Education? Stephen Twigg

Spares: Who wrote ‘School for Scandal’ first performed in 1777? (Richard Brinsley) Sheridan

Which famous musician attended Quarry Bank Secondary School and took the name of his first group from the school’s name? John Lennon (named his group The Quarrymen)

ROUND 8 GENERAL

1a Which former World Number 1 Tennis Player is now Andy Murray's coach? Ivan Lendl

1b Describe the logo found on Fred Perry sportswear. Laurel Wreath

2a It is believed that the Roman fort of OLICANA stood on the site of which modern day West Yorkshire town? Ilkley

2b There is an Eleanor Rigby statue in Stanley Street Liverpool. Who sculpted this statue? Tommy Steele (the pop star)

3a Name the actress who was the second wife of Frank Sinatra and the first wife of Mickey Rooney. Ava Gardner

3b Name the British actor, television writer, comedian who won the 2012 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. James Corden

4a Name the authoress who, in October 2012, was awarded the Man Booker Prize for the second time, making her the first woman to win the award twice. Hilary Mantel

4b Name the coast to coast cycle route officially opened in September 2010 stretching 170 miles between Morecambe and Bridlington? Way Of The Roses

Spares: Opened in 1994 in Huddersfield, it was originally named the Alfred McAlpine Stadium, then renamed the Galpharm Stadium, it was renamed again in August 2012. What is its name now. John Smith’s Stadium

Name the host of the TV show "Pointless". Alexander Armstrong